Policies and Procedures

Policy 1: Governance Team

This policy sets out the authority, responsibilities, membership and operation of the Board. It is to be read in conjunction with the Charter. Supporting policies include:

  1. Governance Role
  2. Legal Mandate
  3. Duty of Care
  4. Duty of Loyalty
  5. Trustee Responsibilities
  6. Board and Committee Meetings
  7. Agenda Items
  8. Board Secretary
  9. Trustee Fees
  10. Trustee Orientation and Education
  11. Management delegations
  12. Principal Evaluation and Appraisal
  13. Conflicts of Interest
  14. Size of the Board
  15. Chairperson’s Role
  16. Board Committees
  17. Board Code of Conduct
  18. Personal liability insurance
  19. Concerns and Complaints

Policy 2: Board – Principal Relationship

This policy sets out the principles and rules around the link between the Board and its Principal to support them as a leadership team. Supporting policies include:

  1. Principal Delegations
  2. Performance Appraisal
  3. Principal Disciplinary process
  4. Principal Professional Expenses
  5. Reporting to the Board [as Constraints]
  6. Board – Principal Relationship
  7. Chairperson – Principal Relationship
  8. Principal Expectations of the Board
  9. Board Expectations of the Principal

Policy 3: Management Constraints

This policy addresses the Board’s interests from a risk management standpoint. It provides the constraints expected in the day to day operations of the school and is linked to the National Administration Guidelines.

  1. Curriculum delivery [linked to NAG 1]
  2. Planning and Reviewing [linked to NAG 2 and 2a]
  3. Personnel [linked to NAG 3]
  4. Financial Planning [linked to NAG 4]
  5. Financial Condition [linked to NAG 4]
  6. Asset Protection [linked to NAG 4]
  7. Theft and Fraud [linked to NAG 4]
  8. Sensitive Spending [linked to NAG 4]
  9. Health & Safety [linked to NAG 5]
  10. Legal Responsibilities [linked to NAG 6]